Hi everyone! I just want to remind you that there will be a 2nd virtual session for NC State this week. Please check your emails for a Zoom link.
Ms. Callihan
Wake Forest University
College virtual session: November 4 at 4 PM : https://apply.admissions.wfu.edu/register/SouthCentralHS
Housing: Wake Forest has a six-semester (three-year) residency requirement and is one of the few universities in the country that guarantees housing to students in good standing for eight semesters. Students are required to live in campus housing their first three years unless they live with a parent or guardian in the Winston-Salem area.
Student life
NC State University
Virtual College Session: November 3 at 4 PM https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/95689851519
NC State University is located in Raleigh. “With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.” (https://www.ncsu.edu/about/)
NC State has almost 100 majors and 120 minors. https://majorsandminors.dasa.ncsu.edu/
Housing: All first year student’s are required to live on campus
Campus Life
Arts and Activities
Louisburg College
Hello! We have a virtual session coming up on THURSDAY. It is for Louisburg College which in central NC. It is a residential 2 year college. Below is some important information from the campus representative.
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GREAT NEWS! Louisburg College is visiting virtually! Despite Covid-19, it’s still important to gather all the information possible about the opportunities available to you as you plan your college career. Join Kathryn O’Leary; Louisburg College Admissions Counselor, in a virtual session on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
CLAIM YOUR SPOT! Register for the event using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvceGorDgvHNZpR2pgShPn4-iwhVt-nzxO
ACCESSING YOUR VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS SESSION. You will meet your Admissions Counselor, Kathryn O’Leary, in their Zoom meeting room by clicking the link provided when you register for the event. Be sure to hang on to that email so you can access the event. Join the event to receive a FREE LC goodie bag!
You are not required to download anything in order to access the meeting if you are joining from a computer.
PHONE APP: There is a phone app should you choose to access the meeting from your smartphone. You can download the app for iPhone/iPad HERE. For Android HERE.
VIRTUAL VISIT FOLDER: You will find your “virtual visit folder” linked here. In this folder, you will find all of the pieces the Admissions Counselor will discuss with you during your virtual visit.
SEE OUR CAMPUS. Your admissions counselor will share the virtual campus tour video with you during the Zoom session.
QUESTIONS. If you have any questions about accessing the event, feel free to contact Joey Hodges at Louisburg College using the information provided below.
Joey Hodges; Admissions Data & Communications Manager
919-497-3235
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers! Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the unicorn that is Louisburg College!
“See” you soon!
Sincerely,
Joey Hodges”
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Hello all! I want to share information about an out of state university. University of Alabama-Birmingham is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham.
If you are interested, the virtual session is October 21 at 4 PM. Please let me know if you are interested before October 19.
Virtual tour: https://www.uab.edu/admissions/visit
NOT to be confused with University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Their nursing program is 15th in the country
https://www.uab.edu/admissions/academics/majors-minors
https://www.uab.edu/admissions/student-life/housing
1st year students are required to live on campus
https://www.uab.edu/admissions/why-uab
https://www.uab.edu/admissions/cost/scholarships/out-of-state-students
If you are interested, the virtual session is October 21 at 4 PM. Please let me know if you are interested before October 19.
Meredith College
Zoom virtual meeting will be at 4 PM on October 14. If you are interested in attending, please let me know BEFORE October 12 and I will send the link to you.Please do not respond with interest, if you do not identify as female!
Meredith College is an all-WOMEN’S college located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Although it is a small college, it has over 80 majors. There are several study abroad opportunities.
Starting next year, pandemic pending, there is a housing requirement. 1st and 2nd year students are required to live on campus.
Some students have shared what their rooms look like so below are a couple of pictures from different residence halls.
Tuition and fees is currently $39,952 and room and board is $11,446.
They have 4 1st year academic scholarships: Meredith Impact Scholarship is new. It requires a minimum 3.4 unweighted GPA and 1100 SAT or 22 ACT. It is a $20,000 renewable scholarship for 4 years as long as you remain in good standing with the college.
https://www.meredith.edu/financial-assistance/financial-assistance-undergraduate-scholarships
Meredith Legacy Scholarship (Honors) is a full 4 year merit-based scholarship. Students typically have an average of 1510 SAT or 34 ACT; weighted GPA of 4.65, demonstrated leadership and service to others; demonstrated curiosity about the world; strong communication and interpersonal skills
Presidential Scholarship (Honors) is full tuition annually and international study abroad. Students have an average 1480 SAT or 33 ACT and average GPA of 4.3 (weighted)
Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships are between $17,000-20,000 annually.. Renewable for up to 4 years as long as you are a full time student and maintain good standing with the college.
Thank you,
Ms. Callihan
UNC-Pembroke
If you are interested, the Virtual session is October 13 at 4 PM. Please let me know if you are interested in attending before October 9.
NC Promise: If you are an in state student, tuition is $500 a semester; Room and board are $9382 a year… https://www.uncp.edu/about/nc-promise-uncp
https://www.uncp.edu/campus-life/housing-and-residence-life/residential-communities/residence-halls
Pre-professional Bridge programs with ECU, Methodist University, NC State and Tuskegee University
https://www.uncp.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs
UNC also has a college prep session where admissions counselors will help you go over how to apply.
SAT and ACT are NOT being accepted
Freshman Fridays for those who are interested in the university. They will help you go over your application and there is a chance that you can be admitted on the spot!
Campus Recreation
https://www.uncp.edu/campus-life/campus-recreation/competitive-sports
There is also a virtual open house: https://www.uncp.edu/admissions/uncp-virtual-open-house
About this site
Hello all! This page is for you. Congratulations on becoming seniors! My name is Ms. Callihan and I will be coordinating all of the virtual college visits this year. I will be posting on this site about different colleges or universities that have been scheduled to provide you with more information about their institutions. I will also be sharing the information that they want you to know as well as about college applications and FAFSA information. If you have any questions, concerns or need help with your applications or FAFSA, please contact me at callihs@pittschools.org and I will do my best to answer them.
~Ms. Callihan
Free College Application Week
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
Arthur Ashe
Yes, you read that title correct. I said, FREE College Application Week. Every year, CFNC.org provides an opportunity for individuals to apply to a selection of North Carolina colleges and universities for free. The list for this year is on the image below. The week this year has expanded to two weeks and begins at 7:30 AM on October 19 and ends at 5 PM October 30. If you miss this time frame, you can still apply to college but you may need to apply for a fee waiver if you need one.
CFNC.org is a wealth of information. There are also links to and information on how to fill out the FAFSA (Free application for Federal Student Aid) and the RDS (residency determination) .
~Ms. Callihan
Virtual College Tour Schedule
These are the colleges that have been scheduled for Zoom meetings. If you are interested in attending, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE THE MEETING.
University of North Carolina- Pembroke: October 13, 2020 at 4 PM
Meredith College (ALL WOMEN’S COLLEGE): October 14, 2020 at 4 PM
University of Alabama-Birmingham: October 21, 2020 at 4 PM
NC A&T: October 22, 2020 at 4 PM
Louisburg College: October 29, 2020 at 4 PM
If you cannot attend but would like to, please let me know and we can figure out a way for you to talk to the representative.
~Ms. Callihan
Class of 2021: College information 